Simon & Schuster Quick Access Reference for Writers

by Lynn Quitman Troyka

This quick reference handbook offers the same user-friendly approach widely hailed in Troyka's other best-selling handbooks -- with additional features that allow writers to access information quickly. Additional content on such topics as critical thinking and grammar basics, makes this an even more complete manual. Coverage includes the writing process itself; thinking and reading reflectively; grammar basics; effective sentences and words; punctuation; spelling and mechanics; research writing; MLA, APA, CM, and CBE documentation; and tips for multilingual writers.

Genres: Writing, Reference, Nonfiction, Language, Textbooks

448 pages, Paperback

First published December 12, 1931

Reviews

[Dot]

As the title states, this is a quick access reference book. It is easy to navigate and clearly written.

[Jeffrey]

Other than the Everyday Writer by St. Martin's press, none of these handbooks stand out from the others. They're kind of like soda or beer, even. Can't taste much of a difference without a lot of concentration. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm, was that McGraw-Hill or Pearson? Hmmmmmmmmmmmm . . . But when in doubt, go with St. Martin's. I think they are a little more adventerous. More fun. And heaven knows we need as much of that as we can get. "OK, kids, let's get back in the pool."

[Jessica]

This was a book I had to use to teach a beginning writing class. It was fine, but not one of Troyka's best.

[Paula]

April 2009 - Quick Access is a helpful tool for all writers. I have a copy.